Christopher Elementary vs G. W. Hellyer Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 599 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christopher Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–8
446 students
G. W. Hellyer Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
387 students
| Measure | Christopher Elementary San Jose, California | G. W. Hellyer Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3184 of 5,693 | #2363 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37470 of 50,301 | #30354 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 446 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.9% | 80.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 52% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •G. W. Hellyer Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.4 vs 31.6).
- •G. W. Hellyer Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 36%).
- •G. W. Hellyer Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •Christopher Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 80.9%).
- •G. W. Hellyer Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 22.3).
- •Christopher Elementary is the larger school with 446 students compared with 387.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Christopher Elementary better than G. W. Hellyer Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), G. W. Hellyer Elementary ranks higher (42.4 vs 31.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Christopher Elementary and G. W. Hellyer Elementary?
About 599 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christopher Elementary: 446. G. W. Hellyer Elementary: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christopher Elementary and G. W. Hellyer Elementary rank in California?
Christopher Elementary is 3184th of 5,693 and G. W. Hellyer Elementary is 2363rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).